OpenAI made an exciting announcement on Friday, revealing that they are giving their latest model a makeover to be more "warmer and friendlier." The release of GPT-5 by the company was highly anticipated, but CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the launch did not go as smoothly as they had hoped, with some users expressing a preference for the previous model, GPT-4o. In response to the feedback, OpenAI is rolling out an update to address some of the concerns, promising "subtle" changes that will make GPT-5 more approachable. The company explained, "You'll notice small, genuine touches like 'Good question' or 'Great start,' not flattery." They also reassured users that internal tests show no increase in sycophancy compared to the previous version of GPT-5. During a dinner with journalists earlier this week, OpenAI executives aimed to shift the focus towards the future plans of the company. However, the rocky launch of GPT-5 was a topic that couldn't be ignored. VP Nick Turley commented on the model's friendliness, stating that GPT-5 was previously "very to the point," but the latest update aims to make it feel warmer.